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Emerson breast health centers
The Emerson Breast Health Center in Concord is located across the street from Emerson Hospital in the Concord Professional Center at 747 Main Street. This center offers advanced technology and clinical expertise in a comfortable and convenient setting.
Women rely on our experienced staff for personal attention, technical expertise, conscientious follow-up, convenience and reliable information on breast health. Women also have the benefit of separate pre- and post-mammography waiting areas, enhanced privacy, a soothing water wall, tranquil music and free parking.
Emerson also offers mammography services at the Emerson Hospital Health Center on Route 110 in Westford with the same technology and expertise. Accuracy and patient satisfaction are our top priorities. Your questions and concerns are welcome and are always addressed candidly, respectfully and attentively by our staff.
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services
Breast health and diagnostic services include:
- 100% Digital imaging
- Breast ultrasound
- Breast MRI
- Cyst aspiration
- Fine needle aspiration
- Core biopsy under ultrasound
- Ductography
- Mamographically guided wire localization
- MRI guided wire localization
- Stereotactic biopsy
- Sentinel node mapping
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100% digital mammography
The Centers feature 100% digital mammography. It is the latest technology in breast imaging. Radiologists can manipulate the mammography image to get the best view-enlarge, lighten, or darken it-which reduces the need to call patients back for additional views.
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computer-aided detection
Digital mammography allows the staff to also perform computer-aided detection of breast abnormalities. This technology provides another degree of added confidence because the equipment's software performs its own read, looking for subtle abnormalities such as calcifications.
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expertise
Every mammogram is interpreted by board certified radiologists, many of whom are fellows of the American College of Radiology. The technologists who perform mammography procedures at the Centers practice breast imaging exclusively and are certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Specially certified ultrasonographers work with radiologists to conduct breast ultrasounds. The breast ultrasound is a painless procedure that produces a computer image of the breast tissue. It is used by radiologists to distinguish whether a lump is fluid-filled or solid.
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education
In addition to knowledge offered by Emerson's staff, patients can learn more in the Breast Health Center's education library, which has reading materials, breast models and portable DVD players. Patients can have a seat and read or watch a DVD, or they can choose to take educational materials home with them.
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essentials
The American Cancer Society recommends a base line mammogram at age 40. After age 40, women should have a mammogram every year. Some women are at a greater risk and may require earlier or more frequent imaging.
Some cancers are not visible on mammograms. For this reason, monthly breast-examination and an annual breast exam by a physician are also important components in detecting breast cancer early.
A physician referral is not required to schedule an appointment. Mammography is covered under most insurance plans. Contact your insurance company for more information about your individual coverage.
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| locations / hours
Emerson Breast Health Center
Concord Professional Center
747 Main Street, Concord
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Emerson Hospital Health Center
133 Littleton Road, Westford
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
appointments
To make an appointment, please call 978-287-8107.
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accreditations
Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology
Accredited by the American College of Radiology
Accredited by the American College of Radiology
Recognized by the National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations
Approved and recommended by the American Cancer Society
and the National Cancer Institute
Licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
and the Food and Drug Administration
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